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Chicken Salad Without Mayonnaise

Name: Chicken Salad Without Mayonnaise
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ~3-4 breasts chicken breast; ~½ medium red onion; ~2 cloves garlic cloves; ~2-3 sprigs fresh thyme; ~1 tsp peppercorns; ~to taste salt; ~4-5 cups chicken stock; 1 egg; ~2 tbsp Dijon mustard; ~3-4 tbsp sour cream; ~2 cloves garlic; ~2 tbsp fresh fresh dill; ~2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley; ~½ medium red chili pepper; ~1/2 cup garlic olive oil; ~1/4 tsp cumin; ~1 tbsp sherry vinegar; ~2 tbsp lemon juice; ~1/3 cup dried cherries; ~1/3 cup sliced almonds; ~1/3 cup golden raisins; ~2 medium shallots; ~1 cup diced celery; ~3/4 cup diced carrots; ~1/2 cup diced fennel; ~to taste black pepper

⏱ 45 min

A refreshing chicken salad made without mayonnaise, featuring a homemade dressing created with egg, sour cream, and garlic olive oil instead. Studded with dried cherries, sliced almonds, celery, carrots, and other fresh ingredients for a complex and delightful flavor profile.

High-protein

Adapted from a video by Chef Jean-Pierre

Chicken Salad Without Using Mayo?! | Chef Jean-Pierre

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Ingredients

chicken breast~3-4 breastsest.
red onion~½ mediumest.
garlic cloves~2 clovesest.
fresh thyme~2-3 sprigsest.
peppercorns~1 tspest.
salt~to tasteest.
chicken stock~4-5 cupsest.
egg1

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1
Line the bottom of a pot with sliced red onion and garlic cloves, gently smashing them to release more flavor. Add fresh thyme and peppercorns.
2
Place the chicken breasts on top and lightly season with salt. Pour in chicken stock to cover the chicken (or use water as an alternative).
3
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Poach gently for 12 to 15 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 155–160°F. Remove the chicken and allow it to cool completely.
4
Cut the cooled chicken into thin strips, then cut into small cubes.
5
Make the salad dressing: Blend together one egg, Dijon mustard, garlic, fresh dill, Italian parsley, and red chili pepper in a food processor.
6
Gradually pour in garlic olive oil while blending until the mixture reaches a mayonnaise-like consistency.
7
Season with a pinch of cumin. Lighten the dressing with a touch of sour cream. Add a splash of sherry vinegar and lemon juice for acidity. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
8
Place the cubed chicken in a bowl. Add dried cherries, sliced almonds, golden raisins, shallots, celery, carrots, and fennel (optional). Season with black pepper.
9
Pour the homemade dressing over the mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning and dressing amount as needed. Serve on lettuce leaves or in bread of your choice.

Chicken Salad Without Mayonnaise

Ingredients

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